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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.82, 2,179.78 and 876.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.82, 2,179.78 and 876.10 is: 1,314.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.82 : 2,179.78 = 876.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.82/2,179.78 = 876.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.82x = 2,179.78 × 876.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.82x = 1,909,705.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,705.26/1,452.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.48

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